Philosophy and Medium of works of Michael Schuessler


As an artisan, I try to capture the spirit on the canvas. My background in the hearling arts is extensive, e.g. the Cabala, Psychology, specifically studies in symbolism, healing with sound and color, Mysticism. The studies, in addition to my artistic training and apprenticeships, enable me to capture the essence of mood upon the canvas--defining the essence of spirit. I believe the healing arts and canvas arts can be one and the same.

My works, as creative products of life, affect each individual differently. I allow each individual to experience their own vision, to feel, to react and to respond to my works. I believe the viewer's experience is spiritual and/or visceral, rather than empirical. Each sees the colors differently and experiences the movement differently, depending upon their sight, physical or spiritual. From the sphere of the automatic consiciousness (a level of the subconscious), I extract the images I share. I fundamentally believe these images are created through me as reflections of spirit, which I EARTH (make tangible) upon the canvas.

My medium is chalk pastel on raw, untreated canvas which I bind with an acrylic bonding agent. This is accomplished in a series of transparent layers. As a result light striking the canvas is absorbed rather than reflected. This illusion creates the effect of self generated light, changing from morning to night. This facilitates the true spirit of the pigments to surface in an ever changing palette of color. I believe that my approach and use of pastels is innovative.

We, at Schuessler Studios only put out the finest of works, nothing less, for our customers. I stand behind my artists as I stand behind myself as nothing less than perfection will do. We hope you enjoy what you see and feel free to contact us, if nothing else than to let us know what you think of our creations...Imagination is the key to creation and should be shared--....Enjoy!


Michael Schuessler